Head of Risk and Compliance (AI)

TL;DR

Head of Risk and Compliance (Risk/Compliance): Leading and evolving the Risk & Compliance function with an accent on strategic risk management, IT security governance, and EU regulatory compliance. Focus on managing the company-wide risk register, overseeing ISO 27001 and GDPR compliance across multiple EU jurisdictions, and driving a proactive compliance culture.

Location: Must be based in the European Union (Hybrid/Remote)

Company

hirify.global is a global AI transformation and technology consulting partner that helps ambitious organizations design and scale cutting-edge technology solutions.

What you will do

• Own and prioritize the company-wide risk register across legal, operational, and data domains.
• Lead annual risk assessments and translate outputs into concrete mitigation plans.
• Act as the accountable owner for IT security risk, vulnerabilities, and access controls.
• Design and maintain the governance framework across 8 EU jurisdictions.
• Lead end-to-end incident response, including root cause analysis and client notification.
• Manage ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, and lead future certifications like SOC 2.

Requirements

• 7+ years in risk, compliance, or information security roles, with 3+ years in leadership.
• Direct ownership of ISO 27001 and hands-on experience with GDPR operations.
• Proven track record of building or maturing a compliance function in tech or consulting.
• Ability to engage C-suite executives and clients on risk topics with commercial awareness.
• Must be based in the European Union.

Nice to have

• Exposure to AI governance frameworks or emerging EU AI regulations.
• Familiarity with multi-entity structures in Spain, Ireland, Portugal, Germany, or the UK.

Culture & Benefits

• 100% remote work flexibility with a monthly WFH allowance.
• Structured career development program with 360º feedback.
• Dedicated time for technical training, including online courses and conferences.
• Internal mentoring program to support professional growth.
• Access to hirify.global Wellbeing Hub (Kara Connect) for mental and physical health.
• Multicultural environment with virtual team-building activities.